Theatre Communications Group Announces Publication of 'Fleabag: The Special Edition' by Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Theatre Communications Group (TCG) has announced the publication of Fleabag: The Special Edition by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Celebrate the incredible journey of the outrageously funny, blazingly forthright Fleabag, from fringe theatre hit to international cultural phenomenon, in this special edition-featuring the original playscript, never-before-seen color photos, and exclusive bonus content by Phoebe, director Vicky Jones, and key members of the creative team.

"Throbs with a concentrated, combustible vitality... Fleabag keeps all contradictory shards and shades of feeling in play at the same time. That's why it's so gloriously disruptive." -The New York Times

In 2013, Fleabag made its debut as a one-woman show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It was an immediate hit, going on to enjoy two runs at London's Soho Theatre, national and international tours, while picking up numerous prizes, including London's Critics' Circle Theatre Award, The Stage Edinburgh Award, a Fringe First Award, two West End Theatre Awards, and an Olivier Award nomination.

"Never has being a modern woman seemed so painfully funny, brutal, and hopeless all at once." -The Atlantic

The 2016 TV adaptation propelled Fleabag and Phoebe to worldwide fame, earning critical acclaim and further accolades including Writers Guild, Royal Television Society, and BAFTA Television Awards. A second season, nominated for eleven Emmy Awards, and winning six, including Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actress, and Writing, followed in 2019, along with a sold-out run of the original play in New York.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is an actor, playwright and screenwriter. Her first play, Fleabag, premiered at the 2013 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, performed by the author, before transferring to Soho Theatre, London, followed by runs in New York and the West End. It won a Fringe First Award and the London Critics' Circle Theatre Award for Most Promising Playwright. A television version of Fleabag on Amazon, again starring the author, has become one of the most talked and written about shows of the year, winning several awards, including Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actress, and Writing. Phoebe has also written for TV's Killing Eve (BBC America, 2018) and Crashing (E4, 2016). She is co-Artistic Director of acclaimed new writing company DryWrite.

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Fleabag: The Special Edition

By Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Paperback 104 pages

978-1-55936-985-5

$14.95

November 2019

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